Bonterra Merlot Bottle:1 this Barbaresco shows incredible finesse

this Barbaresco shows incredible finesse with excellent balance

Again ripe and rich

This white wine made with Carricante opens to floral and tropical fruit aromas that recall Viognier

dried rose petal and restrained black and red fruit including raspberry and some vanilla baking spice

This “great growth” Riesling is from a parcel of extremely old vines (“alte Reben”) that lies directly behind the village and is still referred to by its historical name

Bonterra Merlot Bottle:1 this Barbaresco shows incredible finesseA dazzling deep mahogany red with a glint of purple, this Merlots lovely hue sets the stage for a generous palate of rich, ripe fruit. Aromas of blueberry and plum leap from the glass, layered over a subtle thread of graphite, pencil shaving and a suggestion of dried herbs. This medium bodied wine has an elegant tannin structure and a long, velvety smooth finish.